Fall is pumpkin spice season. From pumpkin lattes to pumpkin pie there is practically a pumpkin spice treat for everyone. I love these traditional pumpkin spice cookies from Fanny Farmer which gives me a quick spice hit throughout the day. I try to save some for the freezer … [Read more...] about Fall is the time to Enjoy Comforting Classic Pumpkin Cookies
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Use Leftover Holiday Turkey for a Comforting Baked Barley Risotto
If you haven't tried using barley in risotto, you really are missing something. Full of fibre goodness, barley is a great alternative to arborio rice since it becomes plump and chewy when cooked. You could simply prepare this dish as baked barley and turkey but by adding the … [Read more...] about Use Leftover Holiday Turkey for a Comforting Baked Barley Risotto
Fannie Farmer’s Classic Sweet Potato Pie
Fannie Merritt Farmer was an American culinary expert whose Boston Cooking-School Cook Book became a widely used culinary text. She is most recognized for promoting the use of measuring standards to help cooks replicate results. Among her recipes is sweet potato pie, and as a … [Read more...] about Fannie Farmer’s Classic Sweet Potato Pie
Turn Leftover Turkey into a Quick and Delicious Soup
The holidays involve a great deal of preparation and the least of which is what to do with all the leftovers. Even if you picked your turkey clean you will be surprised at what meat is left on the bones. Making stock is as simple as adding the carcass, vegetables (even … [Read more...] about Turn Leftover Turkey into a Quick and Delicious Soup
Never Fail Angel Food Cake
Angel Food Cake has long been a favourite light and heart-healthy dessert. It is a great low-fat dessert on its own but also very versatile. You would think that since it is a base ingredient for English trifle. Originating in America in the 1880s, Fannie Farmer's The Boston … [Read more...] about Never Fail Angel Food Cake
